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Color Coded Mud Flaps?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by a priori, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    I know the OEM mud flaps are black only. I've been spoiled with color-coded mud flaps on prior cars, so I didn't (and haven't) ordered mud flaps for my SPM Prius. Winter is just around the corner, so . . .

    Does anyone know whether mud flaps are available in SPM (green to the non-Silver Pine Mica Club Members)?
     
    #1 a priori, Aug 20, 2007
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    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    When I was looking to buy them 18 months or so ago, I don't recall seeing anything but black, nor have I seen any other color mentioned. A body shop should be able to match the color. Maybe they would paint them for you.
     
    #2 JimboK, Aug 20, 2007
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    They are hard plastic, get them painted.
     
    #3 patsparks, Aug 20, 2007
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    Do you really want something that is designed to catch water and road debri painted to match the body color? It will just get nicked and chipped, then look terrible.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Aug 21 2007, 05:11 PM) [snapback]499965[/snapback]</div>
    The wheel well side should stay black. The colored side would be no different than the fenders, so I don't expect any worse wear. Previous cars (Nissans) had the cclor-coded mud flaps and I never saw any damage.

    I'm hoping for the same here, but let me know what I'm missing. I'd appreciate the help.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Aug 20 2007, 06:18 PM) [snapback]499411[/snapback]</div>
    Any reason why you didn't get the mud flaps and have them painted? Cost?
     
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    I have them on my car, and the black is a nice contrast to the SPM. Seriously, you would spend more having them painted than you would on the flaps themselves.
     
    #6 Swanny1172, Aug 21, 2007
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    if you wanna do DIY, buy some basecoat color to match the prius ( clear if you like ) , reducer and flex additive, shooot the mud guard with that stuff and your done

    if you find a shop that wont rip you off itll be about 200-300 to paint those most likely less.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(a priori @ Aug 21 2007, 06:24 PM) [snapback]499969[/snapback]</div>
    I never considered it because I didn't see anything but black, and that suited me fine. If you're asking about the mud flaps' cost, I got them at Metro, current price $43 for the set. I don't know how much painting them would cost.
     
    #8 JimboK, Aug 21, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Swanny1172 @ Aug 21 2007, 05:25 PM) [snapback]499972[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks, Swanny. You don't happen to have a picture, do you? And don't you also have a hitch with a platform -- or is it a trailer? Love to see the pics.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(statultra @ Aug 21 2007, 05:26 PM) [snapback]499973[/snapback]</div>
    Wow! All the info I requested. Unfortunately, even if I had the gear, I don't believe I have the talent to do the job well. I have enough trouble using spray paint out of a can.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimboK @ Aug 21 2007, 05:47 PM) [snapback]499983[/snapback]</div>
    JimboK -- Thanks for this info. When I combine it with the other responses, I now have a pretty good idea of the costs of the whole package. Of course, if the picture of Swanny's SPM with black mud flaps is as attractive as he suggests, then I may just forego the paint job.
     
    #9 a priori, Aug 22, 2007
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